Manual

What is GeoGebra

GeoGebra is dynamic mathematics software that joins geometry, algebra and calculus. It is developed for learning and teaching mathematics in schools by Markus Hohenwarter and an international team of programmers.

Objects, tools and commands

GeoGebra can work with mathematical objects of several types which can be created using tools or commands.

Objects

• Object Types
• Object Properties
• Free Objects
• Dependent Objects
• Auxiliary Objects
• Layers
• Animation

Tools

• About tools
• List of tools

Commands

• About commands
• List of commands

Expressions

• Pre-defined Functions and Operators

 

User interface

The main window is divided to views. By default Algebra View is displayed on the left side and Graphics View on the right. Above these views there is a Menubar and Toolbar, underneath Navigation Bar can be placed. Many features of GeoGebra can be accessed via Keyboard Shortcuts. For higher accessibility GeoGebra also contains Virtual Keyboard.

Main components

• Menubar
• Toolbar
• Context Menu
• Navigation Bar
• Virtual Keyboard
• OCR

Menus

• File Menu
• Edit Menu
• View Menu
• Options Menu
• Tools Menu
• Window Menu
• Help Menu

Views

• Algebra View
• CAS View
• Graphics View
• Spreadsheet View

Dialogs

• Properties Dialog
• Construction Protocol
• Tool Creation Dialog
• Tool Manager Dialog
• Redefine Dialog
• Options Dialog
• Export Graphics Dialog
• Export Worksheet Dialog
• Print Preview Dialog

 

Worksheets

GeoGebra uses its own file format and is capable of creating HTML dynamic worksheets. Supported export formats include PNG, SVG, LaTeX, EPS, EMF and Asymptote.